Renegades by Marissa Meyer Summary
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In Marissa Meyer's bestselling "Renegades," supervillain Nova infiltrates superhero ranks while falling for Adrian - her sworn enemy. This morally complex thriller captivated 162,000+ readers with its brilliant question: When heroes become corrupt, are villains truly the villains anymore?
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Between Heroes and Villains: A World Where Power Defines Justice
In a world where superheroes patrol the streets and villains lurk in shadows, who truly decides what justice means? Imagine waking up in Gatlon City, where caped crusaders aren't just comic book characters but your actual government. For sixteen-year-old Nova Artino, this reality isn't comforting-it's a daily reminder of betrayal. When she was six, the Renegades-celebrated heroes who promised to protect everyone-failed to save her family from murder. That night, as she hid trembling under her bed, it wasn't a hero who rescued her but her uncle Ace Anarchy, the most notorious villain in history. Ten years later, Nova hasn't slept a single night-her prodigy power keeps her perpetually awake, allowing her to put others to sleep with a single touch. Now she works with the remaining Anarchists, determined to bring down the hero regime that failed her family and controls society with a smiling iron fist.
The Rise of Heroes from Chaos
The Girl Who Never Sleeps
The Boy Who Brings Art to Life
Secrets Behind Glass Walls
The Carnival Confrontation
When Power Corrupts, Who Watches the Watchmen?
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